Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Rajat Mahotsav, marking the 25th foundation day of Chhattisgarh, at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Commerce and Trade Complex in Nava Raipur on Saturday.
The five-day festival, themed around unity, tradition, and cultural pride, will highlight the state’s vibrant tribal heritage and artistic excellence.
The celebrations, taking place from 1 to 5 November, commemorate Chhattisgarh’s formation in 2000 and will, however, feature performances by leading artists from across India alongside talented local performers.
The inaugural day will begin at 11 AM with a performance by Aishwarya Pandit, followed by an 8 PM concert featuring PC Lal Yadav, Aaru Sahu, Dushyant Harmukh, Nirmala Thakur, and Hansraj Raghuvanshi, known for his devotional music.
On 2 November, the stage will feature Sunil Tiwari, Jayshree Nair’s Chinhari The Girl Band, and Padma Shri Domar Singh Kanwar’s Nacha Dal, culminating in a high-energy performance by Aditya Narayan at 9 PM.
The third day, 3 November, will, however, include performances by Padma Shri Usha Barle, Rakesh Sharma, Kuleshwar Tamrakar, and a Sufi bhajan segment, followed by Bhoomi Trivedi’s vibrant showcase at night.
On 4 November, the Kala Kendra Raipur Band, Rekha Dewar, and Prakash Awasthi will set the stage ahead of Ankit Tiwari’s soulful concert at 9 PM.
The grand finale on 5 November will begin with Poonam Virat Tiwari and the Indira Kala Sangeet University ensemble, leading up to Kailash Kher’s powerful Sufi-folk fusion performance.
The event will close with an aerial show by the Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team, symbolising the state’s aspirations soaring high after 25 years of progress.
Meanwhile, the Shilpgram venue will host daily exhibitions and performances celebrating local artisans, crafts, and traditional art forms, showcasing the spirit of Chhattisgarh’s people and their journey over the past quarter century.
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